20 October, 2012

Our senior citizen parents very much deserve to receive awesome gifts during christmas or their birthday. But it doesn't have to be just any gift that we can grab at the last minute. It should be something that would make their eyes sparkle with excitement once they receive it. They gave us all the happiness and love they're capable of giving so it's also right that we give them something in return.

Here are some gift suggestions:

Scapbook

They love to go down memory lane. When my grandmother turned 90 years old, I thought of giving her a picture scrapbook. I got my sister's help, we looked for pictures of everyone in the family and made picture collage. We also included her travel pictures and a dedication page where everyone in the family wrote a short love letter for grandma.

Exercise Machine

They're not as strong as they used to but they still need to exercise regularly albeit shorter and not as rigorous as when they were younger. A threadmill or a stationary bike are the most appropriate machine that they can use at home. Although their eyes might not light up with excitement when they see your gift, I'm positively sure they will thank you later on.

Gardening Tools and Books

Most seniors believe they have a green thumb. So why not buy them the most high-tech gardening tools and newest books that you can find. It's ok to splurge, you might get lucky, they might volunteer to do your garden next.

Tablet

Some older people I know are online 24/7. They have their own accounts on facebook, twitter, google plus and some other social networking sites. Aside from chatting with relatives in other countries, who are also their age, they're especially a big fan of facebook and online games. They will love you even more with this gift. Just don't input your credit card information on that tablet.

I must say, these are good gifts for seniors. Though I don't belong to this category at the moment but I will surely ppreciate if someone gives me a gardening tools and garden books. I do love tending flowering plants.

I remember the other day,I saw a group of senior men busy with their tablet during a break from their tennis game and I was so amazed. I am just thinking of buying one for my mom, for now she is usually busy with FB chat.

Great Tips. I may have to think what should I give to my old man (dad) this Christmas. hmmm... Samsung S3 - yep, that would be a good for him since he usually do some stuff on my phone. so he needs one. :)

For me, scrapbook is the best! I made a scrapbook for my Mom's 60th birthday and she was so delighted to receive it. That's 4 years ago. She even cried just looking at the old photos. When my Dad turned 60, I made a movie and burned it in a CD. He was also in tears upon watching it.

It's more sentimental and thoughtful if we give our oldies something very personal like those.

My parents are both senior citizens already. I usually give them money as birthday gifts or Christmas gifts so they can buy what they want, but I'm sure my Tatay will enjoy gardening tools and books because he loves gardening.

we bought our father a machine, he did not touch. maybe he was afraid to lose his balance as he just recovered from stroke. but with my mom, she will surely love books because she loves to read (inserted bills would even make it more awesome for her hahaha)

Hmm.. I don't think my parents would be happy if I give them a tablet. They have this character of not wanting to learn to new things. hehe.. I love the scrapbook idea. That's to remind them of people they must have already forgotten. :)